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 | So, Professor, tell us about your view on reading comprehension. | |
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| First off, learning to read is a foundational necessity for any student to be successful. However, learning to just read words will not suffice. One must understand what is read and be able to reflect upon, question, and apply that knowledge. | |
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| So, what you're saying is, comprehension is really not as simple as reading a story and understanding it? | |
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| No, it's not. Comprehension is very complex and ongoing. It is multi-faceted and requires a reader's full attention. When a reader is truly engaged, he or she is actively seeking out knowledge through comprehension strategies... | |
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| Comprehension Strategies...tell us about those. | |
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| Comprehension strategies are what a reader uses when he or she is in the process of understanding a text. These strategies include activating prior knowledge and applying that to the text at hand. Also, visualizing, or imagining what is happening and being able to "see" it in the mind's eye. | |
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